I think his handles have improved or at least he is more comfortable taking his man off the bounce. His off hand dribbling is still an issue, however.

Improved yes, but it's still a big limitation in his game.

As for the shooting, it's becoming a hindrance too. When the ball is swung, how often do we see DeRozan receive a wide open pass behind the 3pt line, only to pass up the shot and dribble into traffic? DeRozan's game hurt's the offense.

As for the shooting, it's becoming a hindrance too. When the ball is swung, how often do we see DeRozan receive a wide open pass behind the 3pt line, only to pass up the shot and dribble into traffic? DeRozan's game hurt's the offense.

Yet he was the only effective offensive weapon last night. Everyone else couldn't throw the ball in the Atlantic ocean

As for the shooting, it's becoming a hindrance too. When the ball is swung, how often do we see DeRozan receive a wide open pass behind the 3pt line, only to pass up the shot and dribble into traffic? DeRozan's game hurt's the offense.

You wouldn't have liked Michael Jordan, he only shot 31-189 from 3 in his first 4 seasons in the league.

Jordan had the ball skills to get by his defender whenever he wanted, and finish in traffic. DeRozan does not.

I was only responding to your point about his poor 3 pt shooting hurting the offence, I would never say that Demar is anywhere near as good as MJ but it's not fair to automatically write off Demar because he's a poor 3pt shooter. He's got a good mid-range game, developing handles, great athleticism, growing ability to finish in traffic, and something that only a couple of players on this team have: WORK ETHIC. That mixed with his innate ability to get to the line will make him a 20-5-4 player in the near future.

Not to mention, he actually gets calls now. His post game has improved, release is looking cleaner although he tends to fade, he elevates well and he is getting more comfortable handling the ball. He still needs consistency overall but he has taken a big step forward as a professional.

His defense, however, leaves a lot to be desired. Can you improve your lateral quicks? I'm not sure if he can but it would be nice for him to be as physical and aggressive on defense as he is scoring.

Not to mention, he actually gets calls now. His post game has improved, release is looking cleaner although he tends to fade, he elevates well and he is getting more comfortable handling the ball. He still needs consistency overall but he has taken a big step forward as a professional.

His defense, however, leaves a lot to be desired. Can you improve your lateral quicks? I'm not sure if he can but it would be nice for him to be as physical and aggressive on defense as he is scoring.

I personally feel his defense is really good WHEN he puts the effort in. Last night's game, game vs. Clippers in Gay's debut, he was really, really good defensively.

Not to mention, he actually gets calls now. His post game has improved, release is looking cleaner although he tends to fade, he elevates well and he is getting more comfortable handling the ball. He still needs consistency overall but he has taken a big step forward as a professional.

His defense, however, leaves a lot to be desired. Can you improve your lateral quicks? I'm not sure if he can but it would be nice for him to be as physical and aggressive on defense as he is scoring.

He needs to do some football drills, that would improve his lateral quicks so much.